BLS CPR Card

NREMT Certification

COVID-19 Vaccination 

Complete two live scans, one for DMV and one for State Card (this would save you about $80 and a 3rd live scan if you get your state card through the Santa Clara County EMS)

• Form 1 (Santa Clara EMS): You will receive the form directly from Santa Clara County EMS once you start your application. Refer to the last item at the bottom of this page to learn how to start your application. 

• Form 2: (For DMV and Ambulance Driver's Certificate): https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2020/05/dmv8016.pdf

 

FEMA

(You do not need your NREMT certifications to complete the list below)

•  ICS100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

•  IS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b

•  Hazmat First Responder Operations (FRO) It is an 8-hour course that you can’t skip. $80-$85:

       https://www.safetyunlimited.com/online-courses/OSHA-HAZWOPER-First-Responder-Operations-FRO.asp

•  Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness (US DHS Course AWR-160) Free: https://teex.org/class/AWR160/

• Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) Online Course: 

  • Directions on how to sign up for SEMS G606​:

    • Click on the following link: ​https://csti-ca.csod.com/

    • Click the “Browse Training” image (see image below)

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• • • When on the "Browse Training" page, type G606 in the search box (upper right side of the page, see second image below)

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• • • In the search results, select the Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) online course.

    • Start the course, take some notes, and learn how the State is organized and operates in emergency situations.

 

Ambulance Driver’s License (a.k.a DL-61)

Medical Examiner’s certification: [there are no pre-requisites for this one. You can obtain this as soon as a Medical Examiner is available. However, you will need this before going to DMV to get your Ambulance Driver's Certificate]

• To find a certified medical examiner: https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/home

• Required forms:

  • MCSA-5875 (Medical examination report) https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/medical/medical-examination-report-form-commercial-driver-medical-certification

  • MCSA-5876 (Medical examiner’s certificate) https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/medical/medical-examiners-certificate-commercial-driver-medical-certification

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After you obtain the above documentation go to the DMV and take the driving test ($25)

• Use the below links to study for your test.

  • https://quizlet.com/38776493/ambulance-driver-test-ca-flash-cards/

  • https://quizlet.com/44818992/california-ambulance-dmv-exam-flash-cards/

 

Obtain your state card ($150). If you are planning on working for Westmed, I suggest you submit all of your documents to SCC EMS office. https://emsa.ca.gov/emt/

• To obtain your state card, make a new profile on Santa Clara County EMS agency's credentialing portal: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ems/services/Pages/credentialing.aspx

• After making your profile, on the main page, click on "Applications" on the left-hand menu (See Figure 1 below)

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